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irresistible

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

irresistible means: So attractive or enjoyable that you find it very hard to refuse or avoid.

adjective

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So attractive or enjoyable that you find it very hard to refuse or avoid.

  • The cake looks irresistible.
  • She found his cheerful smile irresistible.
  • The shop made us an irresistible offer.

How to use it: irresistible to someone (The smell of fresh bread was irresistible to us.)

Similar words: tempting, alluring

Common phrases: irresistible charm, irresistible offer, irresistible to someone

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What does irresistible mean?

So attractive or enjoyable that you find it very hard to refuse or avoid.

What is irresistible in other languages?

Türkçe: karşı konulmaz · Español: irresistible · Français: irrésistible · Deutsch: unwiderstehlich · Italiano: irresistibile · 日本語: 抗いがたい

How do you pronounce irresistible?

It is pronounced /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/.

How do you use irresistible in a sentence?

The cake looks irresistible. She found his cheerful smile irresistible.

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